Happenings

Breakfast with Santa at the Swedesburg Fire Company Social Hall, Jefferson Street, Swedesburg, will be held from 8 a.m. to noon.

“A Christmas to Remember” Christmas concert by St. Helena Choir will be 4 p.m.. at St. Helena Church, 1489 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. Dinner will be offered at a reasonable price in the Empress Room after the concert. Information: 215-646-7636.

“The Christmas Cupcake: A Play About the Sweetest Story Every Told,” will be presented by children and youth at 9:30 a.m. at the Norriton Presbyterian Church, Trooper Road and Germantown Pike. It will be followed by a cookie exchange and piñata. Information, 610-539-5599 or norritonchurch@comcast.net.

Advertisement

Washington Memorial Chapel, Route 23, Valley Forge National Historical Park, features the Brandywine Singers 4 p.m. Under the direction of Jonathan Kreamer, the choir will offer seasonal music. Free-will offering will support the Chapel’s music program.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Norristown Group of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open AA 12-Step meeting at 5 p.m. every Sunday, at the Friends Fellowship Hall, 20 E. Jacoby St., Norristown. All are welcome to open meetings.

Addicts Victorious Support Group meets at 2:30 p.m. Sundays at the Christian Church of Divine Truth, 6065 E. Wister St., Philadelphia.

MONDAY, DEC. 17

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., offers Makin’ Music: Presented by the Music Training Center at the Conshohocken Free Library from 12:20 to 12:50 p.m. This interactive music enrichment program is designed for babies and toddlers up to age 3. Information: 610-825-1656.

Soldier Care Packages items accepted daily for drop off at Stewart Middle School, 1315 W. Marshall St., Norristown, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone who knows of someone who is deployed in the military can contact the group with name and an address so a package can be mailed. Information: 610-275-6870.

Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, 1001 Powell St., Norristown, offers story time and some sign language for ages 2 to 4 and their caregivers, 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Department, second floor. No registration is necessary. Information: www.mc-npl.org or 610-278-5100, ext. 205..

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 2 and at 11:15 a.m. older 2s and 3-year-olds. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

Learn to line dance classes take place 7. to 8:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1710 Bethlehem Pike (Mill Road), Flourtown. Sign in by 6:45 p.m. Learn Philly line, Soul line, and a little bit of Country line dancing. For information call Joanne 610-322-2986, joannemurray47@yahoo.com or Carol484-919-3690, cpiantone1519@comcast.net.

ORGANIZATIONS

Conshohocken Business & Professional Women’s Organization meets the fourth Monday of the month at the Blue Bell Inn, 601 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell. This month’s meeting will be held with Central Montgomery County BPW. New members welcome. Business cards exchanged. Information: Mary Weeks at 215-855-7680 or durellfish@comcast.net.

Knit-Knights Group meets 6:30 p.m. weekly at the Conshohocken Free Library, 301 Fayette St., Conshohocken. All are welcome to join in knitting, crocheting, conversation and “knit-networking” with a chance to learn new skills and share them in a relaxed environment. Numerous handmade items are donated to charity. Information: Peggy at 610-828-0568 or the library at 610-825-1656 or http://KnitKnights.com.

Collegeville Business Network Group (CBNG) weekly breakfast meeting, 8 to 9 a.m. at Collegeville Dinner, 290 E. Main St., Collegeville. Cost: $10. New members welcome. All attendees give a 30-second commercial. Opportunity to sign-up for 10-minute presentation. Business cards exchanged. Information: Barbara Ayling at 610-489-6881 or Babe4899@aol.com; or Rick Bergami at 484-921-4150.

The Liberty Belles are seeking women singers who would like to experience barbershop harmony. Rehearsals are Mondays at 7 p.m. at St. John’s U.C.C. Church, Main and Richardson streets, Lansdale. Ability to read music is helpful but not necessary. Information: 610-584-4238.

HEALTH

Montgomery County Health Department is using an appointment system for immunizations Immunizations remain free for residents. Call the Health Center nearest you to make an appointment: Norristown - 610-278-5145; Pottstown - 610-979-5040 or Willow Grove - 215-784-5415.

Free, informative, spinal care workshops on such topics as fibromyalgia, migraines, overall health and more will be given by Dr. Benjamin Grisafi, 6:15 p.m. at 507 W. Germantown Pike, East Norriton. Information: 610-275-3355.

RESALE SHOPS

Crossroad Gift & Thrift Shop, 139 W. Main St., Norristown, a registered nonprofit thrift store, sells clothing for the whole family, small household items and furniture, Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with proceeds benefiting Mennonite Central Committee, a worldwide relief and service agency. MCC’s Counter-Top Collection Box Project for now is for support of churches and partner organizations to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS to provide treatment and nutrition for those who are ill for children who have been orphaned by AIDS. Visitors’ loose change helps greatly. Information: 610-275-3772.

Marian’s Attic, 255 Town Center Road, Valley Forge Shopping Center, King of Prussia, is open for donations and sales of gently used clothing, jewelry, decorator items, collectibles, artwork and housewares. Tax receipts are given. Shop hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The shop benefits the programs of Laurel House, which provides a safe haven for abused women and their children. Information: 610-337-3068.

Conshohocken Recovery AA Group meets 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Fourth and Harry streets, Conshohocken, for those with alcohol and drug problems.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia, and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Nar-Anon family group meeting, Bryn Mawr Group, 8:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, New Gulph and Pennswood roads, Bryn Mawr. Beginners meet at 7:30 p.m. For further listing information or to leave message, call the Nar-Anon Hot Line at 215-446-8452.

Women coping with or surviving domestic violence meet Mondays, 6:30 to 8 p.m., in two Montgomery County locations. No charge. For information, call 1-800-642-3150.

Co-Dependents Anonymous Chestnut Hill Group meets 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Teenagers Inc., 105 Bethlehem Pike, Chestnut Hill, across the street from the Chestnut Hill East train station. Co-Dependents Anonymous is a 12-step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence and the development and maintenance of healthy relationships. Information: Chuck S. at 267-253-9562 or visit chcoda@cavtel.net.

Suicide Anonymous, a 12-step program to help people end chronic thoughts of suicide and death, meets first and third Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Montgomery County Human Services Center, Conference Room C, 1430 DeKalb St., Norristown. Entrance and parking off Fornance Street. Information: 484-580-8049.

Tender Transitions, a support group for all new moms, meets 11 a.m. Mondays at Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, 1600 E. High St., Pottstown, in the Maternity and Women’s Health Center, second floor. Information: 610-327-7213.

TUESDAY, DEC. 18

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Bookmobiles sponsored by the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library will visit the following locations: CVS, 2000 Swamp Pike, New Hanover, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., and Collegeville Shopping Center, Route 29 and Main St., Collegeville, noon to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

Lower Providence Community Library, 50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville, offers story time is at 10:30 a.m. for infants to age 2 and at 11:15 a.m. older 2s and 3-year-old. Information: 610-666-6640 or www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org.

Clothes Closet at New Hope Baptist Church, Oak and Green streets, Norristown, is open 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for distribution of clean, used clothes. Persons wishing to donate clean items only may bring them to the church from 10 to 11 a.m.

LeTip of King of Prussia meets for business networking 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m Tuesdays at Michael’s Deli, 130 Town Center Road, King of Prussia. Information: 215-527-8916.

LeTip Great Valley, a professional referral network, meets 7:01 to 8:31 a.m. Tuesdays for breakfast and networking at Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, 1600 Paoli Pike, Malvern.

LeTip of Spring House holds a breakfast meeting Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Pied Piper II, 709 N Sumneytown Pike North Wales. LeTip is a professional organization with the primary purpose of giving and receiving qualified business leads. Information: 215-996-0830.

LeTip International Plymouth Meeting Chapter meets Tuesdays at Cedar Brook Country Club, 180 Penllyn Pike, Blue Bell. Arrive, 7 am.; meeting officially begins 7:16 a.m.; ends, 8:31 a.m. LeTip is a professional organization of men and women dedicated to the “highest standards of competence and service,” with the purpose of exchanging business tips, leads and referrals. The group is seeking new members in a number of categories. Guests always welcome.

Wellness Community at the Anne McCouch Center, 1000 W. Main St. Lansdale, will have Dr. Bernadette Loeb, retired assistant professor of neurology at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, present Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to answer questions. She is the author of six medical journal articles and a cancer survivor. Free, but donations accepted to help continue programs.

Chronic Pain Anonymous, a 12 step group for anyone suffering from chronic illness, meets at 7 p.m. at Valley Forge Medical Center on Germantown Pike in East Norriton. Main entrance at the back end of campus. Information: Tom Hudson at 610-539-8500.

Domestic violence support group for women coping with or surviving domestic violence, meets every Tuesday night, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at a confidential Montgomery County location. No charge. Information: 1-800-642-3150.

King of Prussia Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place 7 a.m. daily at Upper Merion Baptist Church, Valley Forge and Gen. Steuben roads, King of Prussia, and at noon at Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, Monday through Friday.

Lunch Break Al-Anon for family and friends of alcoholics meets 12 to 12:45 p.m. at King of Prussia Church of Christ, 590 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia. Information: 484-831-5385.

Food Addicts Anonymous, a support group for individuals who have a problem controlling the way they eat, with no dues, fees or weigh-ins, has a community public information meeting, 7:30 to 9 p.m. weekly at Mother of Divine Providence Church McGrory Hall, 333 Allendale Road, King of Prussia. Information: Rose at 610-272-0448 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.